What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Lower Manhattan is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 42 St and arriving at Broadway/Spring St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at Prince St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Times Square and Lower Manhattan is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to Lower Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to Lower Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to Lower Manhattan?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prince St takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Lower Manhattan bus from?

Times Square to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 42 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Lower Manhattan train from?

Times Square to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Times Square to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Times Square to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/Spring St station.

Where does the Times Square to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Times Square to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Prince St station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Times Square to Lower Manhattan?

Book your Times Square to Lower Manhattan bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3920+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Times Square to Lower Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to Lower Manhattan by subway, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prince Stsubway N / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus M1 / ...
23 min
$1–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Lower Manhattantaxi 3.1 mi
8 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Times Square to Lower Manhattanwalk 2.7 mi
51 min

Times Square to Lower Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prince St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Spring St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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